Welcome
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the North Wales Branch.
There is a very useful site about butterflies and moths in North Wales called North Wales Lepidoptera.
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Species to look out for
Get involved
News
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Latest trends in butterfly indicators revealed
In the UK, since 1976, the habitat specialists butterflies index has fallen by 77%, whilst wider countryside abundance is down by 46%.
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March of the micros
An increasing number of new moth species are arriving and settling in the UK as a result of the global reach of the horticultural trade and the changing climate, moth experts today revealed.
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Extinct butterfly flies again
The Chequered Skipper has been returned to England after 40 year absence
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Titchmarsh: “Make a metre for pollinators”
Alan Titchmarsh is calling on gardeners to make a metre for wildlife this summer by providing a refuge for struggling butterflies, moths and other pollinators.
Events
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North Wales: Pensychnant Bioblitz!
Friday 20th July 2018
Pensychnant Nature Reserve, Conwy
Join us in recording as many species of plant, animal and fungi as possible within a 24hour period! There will also be guided walks and displays by many groups including Butterfly Conservation and Pensychnant’s Moth Group.
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North Wales: Moth Group Meeting
Monday 6th August 2018: 8pm
Pensychnant Nature Reserve, Conwy
Join the Branch at this informal meeting of North Wales Moth-ers and natural history enthusiasts - all welcome!
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North Wales: Sandhill Rustic Search
Monday 13th August 2018: 8.30pm
Morfa car park, Beach Rd, Conwy LL32 8GA
Join the North Wales Branch on this search for a rare moth - the Sandhill Rustic! Bring a torch...
Volunteer with us
Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.
Reserves
Contact branch
- Chairman
Ilija Vukomanovic - Branch Secretary
Julian Thompson - Branch Treasurer
Bob Lee - Membership Secretary & Newsletter Editor
Mark Sheridan - Events and Publicity Officer
Ian Gorton